Loaded A2000: problem with board locations

rkauer · 17 March 2009, 19:24

Hello forum chummies.

I have a dilemma: I actually have my A2000 fixed (dead A2091 replaced by a GVP HC+8 - thanks Coze).

Now my problems are beginning, since in this machine I have:

- GVP Impact A3001 (030+FPU+4Mb+ useless IDE);
- GVP HD+8 4.15 ROM with 2Mb;
- CBM A2286 to act as ISA bridge (who forbid me to max out the Zorro II);
- 3COM ISA NIC;
- Video slot scandoubler.

As is, the system is pretty nice, but I had to remove the second floppy due lack of space to place the Quantum "double-deck" SCA 9.2 HD (+ 2 adapters).

Problem: I'll add a video card to this rig in very near future, but the remaining ISA slots are only 8 bits. Can I just solder the lacking ISA 16-bit connector to move the NIC + bridgeboard?

BTW: I don't want to swap the bridge + NIC for another Amiga ethernet solution in near future (wife is watching!).

chiark · 17 March 2009, 22:49

I believe the simple answer is "yes"

TheCorfiot · 17 March 2009, 23:38

@rkauer

Having looked at the schems & the board layout in my A2000 I would say go for it, It should work fine.....

TC

rkauer · 18 March 2009, 05:40

Time to heat the soldering iron, I guess...

Pictures (hardware pr0n) will follow.

17 March 2009, 19:24	#1
rkauer I hate potatos and shirts Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sao Leopoldo / Brazil Age: 58 Posts: 3,482	Loaded A2000: problem with board locations Hello forum chummies. I have a dilemma: I actually have my A2000 fixed (dead A2091 replaced by a GVP HC+8 - thanks Coze). Now my problems are beginning, since in this machine I have: - GVP Impact A3001 (030+FPU+4Mb+ useless IDE); - GVP HD+8 4.15 ROM with 2Mb; - CBM A2286 to act as ISA bridge (who forbid me to max out the Zorro II); - 3COM ISA NIC; - Video slot scandoubler. As is, the system is pretty nice, but I had to remove the second floppy due lack of space to place the Quantum "double-deck" SCA 9.2 HD (+ 2 adapters). Problem: I'll add a video card to this rig in very near future, but the remaining ISA slots are only 8 bits. Can I just solder the lacking ISA 16-bit connector to move the NIC + bridgeboard? BTW: I don't want to swap the bridge + NIC for another Amiga ethernet solution in near future (wife is watching!).

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17 March 2009, 22:49	#2
chiark Needs a life Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: England Posts: 1,707	I believe the simple answer is "yes"

17 March 2009, 23:38	#3
TheCorfiot Amibay Senior Staff Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cardiff / Wales Posts: 1,302	@rkauer Having looked at the schems & the board layout in my A2000 I would say go for it, It should work fine..... TC

18 March 2009, 05:40	#4
rkauer I hate potatos and shirts Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sao Leopoldo / Brazil Age: 58 Posts: 3,482	Time to heat the soldering iron, I guess... Pictures (hardware pr0n) will follow.

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